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Everything USC Coach Lincoln Riley Said Before Facing San José State

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley made an appearance on "Trojans Live" on Monday evening. Here is everything he said as the Trojans get ready for their season opener this Saturday against the San Jose State Spartans.

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Key San Jose State Spartans To Know Before USC Trojans Season Opener

Game week has finally arrived as the USC Trojans will open the 2026 college football season on Saturday against the San Jose State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Trojans finished the 2025 season with a 9-4 overall record and went 7-2 in Big Ten play.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 24

USC Trojans Hosting Elite California Recruit for San José State Game

Anticipation builds for the 2026 USC Trojans football season. Their No. 14 ranking is fueling intrigue for a potential Big Ten title run and College Football Playoff appearance.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 24

USC Recruit Turns Heads in Nationally-Ranked High School Football Game

Football time is in full swing. NFL preseason games are on and the start of the college football season is six days out. Now the Friday night lights have begun with a marquee, Division I matchup between St.

Tanook Hines News / USC Trojans on SI / August 24

USC Receiver Tanook Hines Shows Off Body Transformation Ahead of Sophomore Season

USC sophomore receiver Tanook Hines recently returned to the practice field during the Trojans' Mock Game week after missing the entire spring and the

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / August 24

Jahkeem Stewart's Injury Leaves One Burning Question For USC Trojans

The USC Trojans received crushing news on Saturday about the health of one of their most talented young defensive stars, Jahkeem Stewart. The 6-5, 295-pound

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 22

USC’s Lincoln Riley Offers Honest Perspective on Potential Playoff Expansion

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley went on "The Herd" with Colin Cowherd on Friday. Riley talked about the upcoming season and also about potential College

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 22

USC Quarterback Jonas Williams Growing in Key Areas Heading into Freshman Season

Jonas Williams is young for his grade. He was 14 years when he started on varsity as a freshman in high school. The USC quarterback had to grow up fast

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / August 22

Tracking The USC Trojans 2027 Commits After First Week Of High School Play

Week 1 high school football stats & highlights for the USC Trojans’ recruiting class The 2027 USC recruiting class is small but loaded. Fourteen commits.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 22

NCAA Court Ruling Shuts Down Lincoln Riley’s Unusual USC Opportunity

The world of college football is changing… again. It's no secret that the current state of college sports is filled with uncertainty and instability. however, few recent developments have taken the sport on a stranger ride than the NCAA's ongoing battle over eligibility.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 22

Answering Burning Questions Surrounding USC Trojans Before the Season Opener

Fall camp is wrapped up and the 2026 college football season for the USC Trojans is just around the corner. This is the most highly anticipated and crucial season for the program under coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 22

Why Desman Stephens Will Be One of USC Trojans' Most Valuable Players

One of the biggest changes for the USC Trojans' program between 2025 and the upcoming season came on the defensive side of the ball. After former defensive

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 21

Six USC Trojans Freshmen on Offense Whose Stock Has Risen in Fall Camp

USC moved away from fall camp and into Mock Game week with their season opener against San José State on Aug. 29 on the horizon. Here are six freshmen in the Trojans top-ranked recruiting class on offense whose stock has risen this month. Kayden Dixon-Wyatt arrived at USC a polished receiver.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 21

Five USC Trojans Freshmen on Defense Whose Stock Has Risen in Fall Camp

The USC Trojans' No. 1 recruiting class has garnered a ton of attention and rightfully so. It's a special class that became the first non-SEC school to finish atop the rankings in nearly two decades.

RJ Sermons News / USC Trojans on SI / August 21

RJ Sermons Speaks Openly About Being Legacy Connection With USC Trojans

For USC cornerback RJ Sermons, playing for the Trojans has a special meaning. He’s a legacy. Sermons’ dad, Rodney, played running back for USC from 1994-97. “The culture behind this school is everything,” Sermons said.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 21

USC Trojans Recruit Quentin Hale Already Turning Heads in Senior Season

The USC Trojans are gearing up for a week 0 matchup against the San José State Spartans, but USC commit Quentin Hale is already making noise under the Friday-night lights.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 20

Former USC Safety Acknowledged for Impressive NFL Preseason Opener

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Makai Lemon and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane were both in action at NFL training camp this week. The two former USC Trojans stars are looking to put the league on notice as rookies.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 20

USC Linebacker Position Battle Takes Interesting Turn After Offseason Additions

Linebacker is one of more intriguing battles for the USC Trojans in fall camp because of the inconsistent play they received at the position last season. Desman Stephens returns after starting all 13 games last season.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 20

Lincoln Riley Gets Real On Challenges Of USC Trojans Mock Week

The USC Trojans are in mock week as they continue to prep for their season opener against the San Jose State Spartans on Aug. 29 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 20

Defensive Lineman Floyd Boucard Speaks Openly on Rising Confidence With USC

Following the USC Trojans' practice on Wednesday, Aug. 19, sophomore defensive tackle Floyd Boucard is coming into year two more confident. During media availability, Boucard shared how he is looking forward to facing an opponent other than his teammates, Alex VanSumeren’s leadership style and big year two plans with Jahkeem Stewart.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 20

USC Trojans’ Local Recruiting Pipeline Comes Into Focus in Fall Camp

As No. 14 USC shifted its focus to in-state recruiting in the 2026 cycle, they made it a priority to rebuild their pipeline with the Trinity League, a conference made up of six elite private schools. It played a major role in the Trojans finishing with the No.

Zuriah Fisher News / USC Trojans on SI / August 20

Defensive End Zuriah Fisher Delivers Honest Evaluation on USC’s Defensive Strides

As the 2026 season grows nearer, the anticipation to see if the USC Trojans can live up to the preseason hype surrounding them is only growing, particularly around the Trojans’ defense.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / August 20

USC Trojans Fall Practice No. 16 Notes And Observations

USC Trojans Practice No. 16 Notes Last on-field viewing day before game week Hot day. Moving week on campus (students back). Parking sparse. Final full viewing access of USC Trojans fall camp — next week shifts to press-conference only.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 3